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Gamma knife for meningiomas

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Jun 7 12:24pm | Replies (36)

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My sister said the head piece was not as bad as she expected. It did hurt a little at first. She had some headaches and some numbness after but no serious side effects..

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Was any type of sedation required during the treatment?

You can ask for something if you feel you can't handle the mask. Ask ahead of time before you go to your appointment.

radiologist told me there is another option—that a face mask could be made